Mint Condition Makes Music at the Speed of Life
In 1991, I was the music editor at my college newspaper. It was an exciting time because seminal groups such as A Tribe Called Quest, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, De La … Read more
Entertainment and Sports
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Remembrance: Teena Marie
When I first heard about Teena Marie’s death, I thought it was just another Twitter hoax. After searching a few news sites, I learned that she really did die on December … Read more
Falcon Soars in Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Since I was a child, I’ve collected African-American superhero action figures. My collection includes Black Panther, Luke Cage, Cyborg, Black Lightning, Storm, Black Vulcan, Nick Fury, Aqualad, and many others. … Read more
Spark Some Fun in Miami with Sea-Doo and deadmau5
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m passionate about two things: adventure and music. When I can combine the two, I’m overjoyed. That’s why I’m so excited about the upcoming … Read more
Spoken Word Tribute to African-American Sports Legends
In this video, poet Raliq Bashard delivers, “Champions,” a powerful spoken word tribute to the sports legends who broke down barriers and paved the way for today’s superstars. Click here … Read more
Cool Tech Innovations at CES
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest technology trade show in the world. Each year companies from around the world show their wares to the thousands of geeks, techies, … Read more
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Live at The Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas, NV
During CES, AT&T hosted a private concert featuring Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at The Pearl Concert Theater. It took a while for the duo to get into a groove because … Read more
Indie Artist Spotlight: Jenny Scott
Jenny Scott has an extremely loud laugh; the kind of laugh that makes you want to laugh with her even if you didn’t hear the punchline. Although Scott’s boisterous laugh … Read more
From Holiday Music to Hip-Hop, the Hercules WAE Bluetooth Speaker Delivers Big Sound
As my wife placed the star upon the top of the tree, I couldn’t think of a better time to play seasonal music on my early Christmas present – the … Read more
NBA Celebrates the Holiday Season with Jingle Hoops Video
In what looks like a preview of the All-Star Three-Point Shoot-out, the NBA’s new holiday video features some of the game’s best marksmen. “Jingle Hoops,” the follow-up to last year’s … Read more